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A leading global supplier of fineblanking, forming and electro sheet metal stamping products, and renowned for over 60-years for its precision and innovation, was looking for a solution to optimise its quality assurance processes. The company provides a broad range of end-to-end services from tool development and production through to assembly. It operates in many sectors such as the automotive and renewable energy industries as well as in industrial applications.
A production site in Germany specialises in making radially symmetrical precision parts of the highest quality. These components require extremely high quality assurance standards. To meet these standards while also increasing efficiency, the company worked closely with Hexagon. The aim was to implement a software solution to visualise quality-assurance data in an intuitive and user-friendly way, enabling instant checking and seamless integration into existing ERP systems.
Task:
Implementing an automated and scalable solution to meet the highest quality assurance standards
A Hexagon coordinate measuring machine/CMM was already in use at the production site, but its existing DataPage+ visualisation software had been discontinued. Consequently, a solution was sought that would not just replace the existing solution, but also meet the increasing demands for precision and efficiency in quality assurance.
The visualisation options in the existing solution were limited, making it difficult to clearly display quality-assurance data. Visually distinguishing measuring points on small, radially symmetrical components was especially difficult for operators. Efficiency was therefore reduced while the potential for precision errors increased. Furthermore, the data required manual checking meaning lots of extra input and clicks, which slowed the work process considerably.
Consequently, a key feature of the new solution needed to be the fully automated monitoring of the inline measurement data in 3D. The new solution also needed to enable direct and clear visualisation of component quality and eliminate the need for manual intervention. Data from the new system also had to feed seamlessly into the existing ERP system. Moreover, the company wanted a scalable software solution that could adapt to future requirements and be used across multiple sites.
Project implementation:
From pilot phase to fully customised solution
The customer initially opted for the newly launched eMMA Fusion Essentials version, which was specially developed for companies to achieve easy implementation of the system. It requires no complex database structure and enables quick installation and uncomplicated local use.
eMMA Fusion Essentials was selected to firstly test the new functions on a smaller scale. This pilot phase would enable the company to evaluate the main benefits of the software and check whether it could meet the requirements for inline quality monitoring. The test quickly revealed that the solution not only met the requirements, but also provided added opportunities for optimisation.
Such positive experiences led the production site to upgrade to eMMA Fusion Professional. This extended solution provides, among other things, a central database enabling cross-location analyses. Special modifications were made during implementation, including visualisation of measuring points along outer contours and automatic scene switching, to further enhance user-friendliness. This two-stage approach ensured smooth implementation of the system and optimal customisation to meet specific needs.
Solution:
eMMA Fusion Professional with customer-specific modifications
eMMA Fusion Professional is a browser-based software solution that combines powerful 3D data analysis, real-time monitoring and an intuitive user interface. It was developed to support companies in gaining efficient quality assurance in complex production processes.
The software enables centralised management and analysis of quality-assurance data and is manufacturer-independent, so it can easily integrate data from different measurement systems. With comprehensive visualisation and analysis functions, eMMA ensures that production quality is continuously improved through data-driven knowledge and understanding.
To meet the customer's specific needs, Hexagon worked closely with the customer to develop customised modifications to the software.
Such customisation underline Hexagon's ability to fulfil individual customer requirements with innovative and efficient solutions:
Visualisation along outer contours: eMMA Fusion Professional displays measuring points along the outer contours rather than in middle points. A much better overview is then provided and precise analysis is possible, especially for small, radially symmetrical components such as those produced at the production site.
Automatic scene switching: The software automatically switches between predefined scenes, so that operators can see all the relevant information on the screen, clearly laid out and without manual intervention. This function supports seamless, real-time quality monitoring.
A production site in Germany specialises in making radially symmetrical precision parts of the highest quality. These components require extremely high quality assurance standards. To meet these standards while also increasing efficiency, the company worked closely with Hexagon. The aim was to implement a software solution to visualise quality-assurance data in an intuitive and user-friendly way, enabling instant checking and seamless integration into existing ERP systems.
Task:
Implementing an automated and scalable solution to meet the highest quality assurance standards
A Hexagon coordinate measuring machine/CMM was already in use at the production site, but its existing DataPage+ visualisation software had been discontinued. Consequently, a solution was sought that would not just replace the existing solution, but also meet the increasing demands for precision and efficiency in quality assurance.
The visualisation options in the existing solution were limited, making it difficult to clearly display quality-assurance data. Visually distinguishing measuring points on small, radially symmetrical components was especially difficult for operators. Efficiency was therefore reduced while the potential for precision errors increased. Furthermore, the data required manual checking meaning lots of extra input and clicks, which slowed the work process considerably.
Consequently, a key feature of the new solution needed to be the fully automated monitoring of the inline measurement data in 3D. The new solution also needed to enable direct and clear visualisation of component quality and eliminate the need for manual intervention. Data from the new system also had to feed seamlessly into the existing ERP system. Moreover, the company wanted a scalable software solution that could adapt to future requirements and be used across multiple sites.
Project implementation:
From pilot phase to fully customised solution
The customer initially opted for the newly launched eMMA Fusion Essentials version, which was specially developed for companies to achieve easy implementation of the system. It requires no complex database structure and enables quick installation and uncomplicated local use.
eMMA Fusion Essentials was selected to firstly test the new functions on a smaller scale. This pilot phase would enable the company to evaluate the main benefits of the software and check whether it could meet the requirements for inline quality monitoring. The test quickly revealed that the solution not only met the requirements, but also provided added opportunities for optimisation.
Such positive experiences led the production site to upgrade to eMMA Fusion Professional. This extended solution provides, among other things, a central database enabling cross-location analyses. Special modifications were made during implementation, including visualisation of measuring points along outer contours and automatic scene switching, to further enhance user-friendliness. This two-stage approach ensured smooth implementation of the system and optimal customisation to meet specific needs.
Solution:eMMA Fusion Professional with customer-specific modifications
eMMA Fusion Professional is a browser-based software solution that combines powerful 3D data analysis, real-time monitoring and an intuitive user interface. It was developed to support companies in gaining efficient quality assurance in complex production processes.
The software enables centralised management and analysis of quality-assurance data and is manufacturer-independent, so it can easily integrate data from different measurement systems. With comprehensive visualisation and analysis functions, eMMA ensures that production quality is continuously improved through data-driven knowledge and understanding.
To meet the customer's specific needs, Hexagon worked closely with the customer to develop customised modifications to the software.
Such customisation underline Hexagon's ability to fulfil individual customer requirements with innovative and efficient solutions:
Visualisation along outer contours: eMMA Fusion Professional displays measuring points along the outer contours rather than in middle points. A much better overview is then provided and precise analysis is possible, especially for small, radially symmetrical components such as those produced at the production site.
Automatic scene switching: The software automatically switches between predefined scenes, so that operators can see all the relevant information on the screen, clearly laid out and without manual intervention. This function supports seamless, real-time quality monitoring.
eMMA Fusion enables us to give companies flexible and scalable solutions. With the easy to implement Essentials version through to the fully inclusive database Enterprise solution, we can meet individual requirements and sustainably optimise processes.
Markus Pfirsching
Portfolio Manager,Quality Assurance
Hexagon
eMMA Fusion Professional can also analyse data from multiple locations and create reports, Its scalability means it is capable of meeting future requirements. The solution gives the customer everything they need to sustainably increase efficiency and precision in production.
Overview of customer benefits
Implementation of eMMA Fusion Professional provided the customer with major benefits:
Automated monitoring: Automatic scene switching supports real-time quality monitoring without the need for any manual intervention. This increases quality assurance efficiency.
Improved overview: Displaying measuring points along outer contours makes it easier to visually assess results, particularly for radially symmetrical components.
Advanced data analysis: eMMA provides advanced 3D data analysis capabilities to enable accurate evaluation of tactile and optical measurement data as well as data-driven decision-making.
Optimised integration: Seamless integration into SAP systems ensures efficient data flow and centralised management of quality-assurance data.
Future-proof: As a central database solution that can be used across multiple locations, the system is scalable to meet future requirements.
Improved efficiency and user-friendliness in quality assurance
eMMA Fusion Professional has given the company an innovative and sustainable solution for precision quality assurance. Better visualisation, automated scene management and seamless integration into existing systems significantly increase efficiency and user-friendliness in the production process.
Working closely with the customer, Hexagon has been able to meet their specific requirements by adapting the software to perfectly match their production processes. This has given the production site a solution that not only effectively meets current requirements, but is also flexible enough to support future developments and expansions.
Once the test phase is complete, the company plans to implement the solution at other sites to further optimise quality control and benefit more widely from the data-driven knowledge provided by the eMMA software.
Case study key facts
Sector: Manufacturer of fineblanked, formed and punched electro sheet components for automotive, renewable energy and industrial applications
Country: Germany
Product used: eMMA Fusion Professional
Overview of customer benefits
Implementation of eMMA Fusion Professional provided the customer with major benefits:
Automated monitoring: Automatic scene switching supports real-time quality monitoring without the need for any manual intervention. This increases quality assurance efficiency.
Improved overview: Displaying measuring points along outer contours makes it easier to visually assess results, particularly for radially symmetrical components.
Advanced data analysis: eMMA provides advanced 3D data analysis capabilities to enable accurate evaluation of tactile and optical measurement data as well as data-driven decision-making.
Optimised integration: Seamless integration into SAP systems ensures efficient data flow and centralised management of quality-assurance data.
Future-proof: As a central database solution that can be used across multiple locations, the system is scalable to meet future requirements.
Improved efficiency and user-friendliness in quality assurance
eMMA Fusion Professional has given the company an innovative and sustainable solution for precision quality assurance. Better visualisation, automated scene management and seamless integration into existing systems significantly increase efficiency and user-friendliness in the production process.
Working closely with the customer, Hexagon has been able to meet their specific requirements by adapting the software to perfectly match their production processes. This has given the production site a solution that not only effectively meets current requirements, but is also flexible enough to support future developments and expansions.
Once the test phase is complete, the company plans to implement the solution at other sites to further optimise quality control and benefit more widely from the data-driven knowledge provided by the eMMA software.
Case study key facts
Sector: Manufacturer of fineblanked, formed and punched electro sheet components for automotive, renewable energy and industrial applications
Country: Germany
Product used: eMMA Fusion Professional